The Wine and Spirit Trade Association has called on us to "keep passing the port" to maintain sales of this unique fortified wine. So do your bit. Read my post on how it's made, then go and buy some! It's not just for Christmas...

Hello, my name's Paola and I'm a peddler of death. Entering my shop could seriously harm your health. If you're in wine retail, like me, it does feel a bit like this, following the new government drinking guidelines.

Should a wine blogger write up every bottle, lunch or trip they're given for free? If they don't, does this mean they're, at best, unprofessional freeloaders or, at worst, thieves? The perennial wine industry debate hots up.